STORRS, Conn. – Memphis had a 2-1 lead but a big fifth-inning for UConn gave the Huskies a 6-2 win in the series opener at J.O. Christian Field Friday. The Tigers (20-10, 2-2 AAC) will try to even the series with the Huskies (17-10, 4-0 AAC) Saturday at noon (CT).
The Husky fifth inning started when they loaded the bases with nobody out off of starting pitcher Alex Hicks. Memphis turned to Takoda Metoxen out of the bullpen and the tying-run immediately crossed the plate on a balk before the first pitch was even thrown.